What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts position at University at Buffalo?
Position Summary
The University at Buffalo (UB) seeks a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Athletic Director for Major Gifts to join our development team. Reporting to the Deputy Athletic Director for External, this position will play a pivotal role in securing significant philanthropic support to advance the mission of UB Athletics, including strategic initiatives supporting student-athletes.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 major gift prospects with the capacity to contribute $25,000 or more.
- Develop and execute personalized engagement strategies to build strong relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of UB Athletics.
- Collaborate with coaches, administrators, and campus partners to align fundraising efforts with department goals, including those related to NIL initiatives.
- Plan and participate in donor events, game-day experiences, and other activities to engage potential and current supporters.
- Support special campaigns, including facility enhancements, scholarship endowments, NIL initiatives, and programmatic priorities.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions and contributions in compliance with university policies.
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Why UB Athletics?
UB Athletics supports over 400 student-athletes across 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference. Join us in fostering a culture of excellence on and off the field while making a lasting impact on our student-athletes’ lives. Be part of an innovative team committed to advancing NIL opportunities and positioning UB Athletics as a leader in collegiate sports.
About the University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the .
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Salary Range Commensurate with Experience Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants : a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Salary : $25,000
